Advantages of the proposed Vizhinjam port

Vizhinjam port is located 16 km south of Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram on the West coast of India.
The site offers the following unique advantages:[1]
Proximity to international shipping route and East-West shipping axis
Availability of 20 m contour within a nautical mile off the coast. Minimal littoral drift along the coast and therefore hardly any maintenance dredging
Immediacy to national/regional road, rail network
Flexibility in design and expansion being Greenfield project close to Thiruvananthapuram city that has an International airport, human resource and social infrastructure
Proximity to another international port (Cochin)that would make a twin international harbours (first in the world).
The commercial, Technological and Political importance of Trivandrum, the fastest growing IT hub in India.
Accessibility to Trivandrum International Airport that holds the largest cargo unit in the South.
The moderate climate of Trivandrum suitable for Western operators.
The tourist climate and accessibility to international beaches like Kovalam and Shangumugham.
The growth prospect of the Trivandrum which is potentially considered the next Metro.
Availability of Educated, English speaking public in and around the City.
The Trivandrum Metropolitan Area which is the largest, oldest and most populous in the state.